Obituaries

May 4, 2017

Philip Otteson Hess

Philip Hess passed away at his home, May 4, 2017, after an extended battle with lung disease.

He was born May 7, 1924, the fifth son of Lyle and Olga (Otteson) Hess. The family...

May 4, 2017

Janette Weber of Newfolden, MN passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Essentia Health in Fosston, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN, with...

May 3, 2017

Gerald "Knute" Johnsrud, 60 of Goodridge, MN passed away on Wednesday, May 03, 2017.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Ekelund Lutheran Church rural Goodridge, MN with Rev. Kristin Ostercamp officiating.  Burial will follow at the Czech National Cemetery in rural...

May 1, 2017

Sharon Rosten, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, May 5, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.  Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Brooks, MN. ...

Apr 28, 2017

Marion Opal Wold, a longtime resident of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, at the age of 95.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend John Golv and Reverend Ale Tulu...

Apr 27, 2017

Dorothy Elaine Shetler, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Her children surrounded her and Jesus welcomed her.

Dorothy's family welcomes all to her visitation on Tuesday, May 2, from 5 to 8 pm at Johnson Funeral...

Apr 26, 2017

Brian Hagen passed away April 26, 2017 at an adult living facility in Clocquet, MN.  A memorial service is planned for May 2, 2017 in Duluth, MN.

Brian Matthew Hagen was born March 18, 1977 in Thief River Falls, MN, to Connie Hagen Annis and Ramon Hagen.

Apr 26, 2017

Mae Rolland, St. Hilaire, MN, age 95 passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Red Lake Falls, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017, 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.  Burial will be held...

Apr 24, 2017

Darrell Hetland of Newfolden, MN passed away on April 24, 2017 at his rural Newfolden Home.

Memorial service is planned for a later date.

Apr 24, 2017

James Hillyer of Thief River Falls, MN, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Ale Tulu and...

Apr 21, 2017

Donald Nelson of Newfolden, MN passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls, MN surrounded by his loving family.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Newfolden, MN with Reverend Cathie Rhodes and Ollie Urdahl Officiating. Burial...

Apr 17, 2017

Dennis Taylor passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home in St. Hilaire, MN.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Steve Dahlen leading the service. Burial will be held at Community Cemetery at St....

Apr 13, 2017

Mary Dupree, 86 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN with her loving daughter, Ruth at her side.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief...

Apr 12, 2017

Victor Kalinoski, 97 of Thief River Falls, MN died peacefully of old age on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St Bernard's Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN with...

Apr 10, 2017

Vernon Walseth, 43 of Lake Bronson, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN died Monday, April 10, 2017 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND with his loving family at his side.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service...

Apr 10, 2017

Jeffrey Scott Meyers, 54 of East Grand Forks, MN formerly of Thief River Falls, MN died suddenly on Monday, April 10, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral service will be 3:00 PM on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN with Larry Myhrer officiating.  Burial will follow at...

Apr 8, 2017

Steven Ray McPherson, 59, of Oklee, MN passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his residence with his loving family at his side.

A private gathering time for family will be held at Clover Chapel near Clearbrook, MN.

Steven Ray McPherson was born on April 3, 1958 in Minot, ND the son of Neltson...

Apr 6, 2017

Jerome Richard Hinrichs, 72, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his rural Red Lake County home.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017, 2:00 PM in Johnson Funeral Service Chapel in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Gary Graff Officiating. Burial will...

Apr 4, 2017

Arvin Dahl, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday, April 10, 2017 at United Lutheran Church, Gatzke, MN with Rev. Bob Dahlen officiating.  Burial will follow at a later date in Moose River Cemetery, Gatzke, MN....

Mar 30, 2017

RoseMarie Jolly passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Pioneer Memorial Care Center in Erskine, MN.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday April 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Brooks, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman....